Tadej Pogacar, 27 ans, a remporté sa 5e victoire d'étape du Tour de France à l'Alpe d'Huez, effaçant un retard de 3 minutes et demie. Il a devancé Lenny Martinez et Richard Carapaz, consolidant son avance au classement général à 7'11'' sur Remco Evenepoel, et mettant fin au suspense de la course.
China, after a surprising five-set victory over the United States, has advanced to the Women's Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau. They are set to face Turkey on Saturday, a team that has consistently defeated them in recent major tournaments, including the 2023 VNL final and the Paris Olympics quarter-finals.
Un operaio di 18 anni, Fabrizio Pittalis, è morto in un incidente sul lavoro in un impianto di stoccaggio rifiuti a S’Infurcau, tra Orotelli e Oniferi, in provincia di Nuoro. Sarebbe stato colpito dalla benna di un muletto. Indagini in corso da parte dei carabinieri e dello Spresal.
Queensland police are under scrutiny for significant delays in responding to domestic and family violence (DFV) call-outs, including a four-hour response to a life-threatening incident and a 16-day wait for an urgent threat. Police attribute outliers to specific circumstances, while the union blames under-resourcing and red tape.
Il presidente USA Donald Trump ha dichiarato su Truth che i danni a navi o carichi legati all'Iran saranno risarciti con fondi iraniani bloccati dagli Stati Uniti, definendo la soluzione "giusta ed equa".
Il Consiglio dei ministri ha approvato un disegno di legge che cambia le regole sull'imputabilità dei minori tra 14 e 18 anni, presunta fino a prova contraria. Critiche dal Pd, da Avs e da Save the Children.
Un nuovo decreto introduce un aumento del 50% della tassazione sulle auto aziendali dopo cinque anni, mirato a incentivare il rinnovo delle flotte. Viene anche lanciato un programma di noleggio sociale a lungo termine per veicoli a basse emissioni, destinato a famiglie a basso reddito per promuovere la mobilità sostenibile.
Tesla's robotaxi program, despite CEO Elon Musk's positive framing, faces challenges including flat mileage, shrinking vehicle numbers, and ongoing safety questions. Analysts express concern over slow growth and potential regulatory hurdles, contrasting with Tesla's camera-only autonomy claims.
ACT Deputy Chief Minister Yvette Berry resigned from all her ministerial portfolios after an Integrity Commission investigation found "serious corrupt conduct" by senior public servants in her department, triggering a significant cabinet reshuffle and reshaping the future leadership contest for ACT Labor.
Polymarket, piattaforma internazionale di mercati di previsione, è stata bloccata in Italia dall'Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli dal 27 luglio, considerata un operatore di scommesse non autorizzato. Simili restrizioni sono state imposte anche in Francia, Turchia, Spagna e Paesi Bassi.
Independent developers Friday Sundae's new video game, 'There Are No Ghosts at the Grand', blends genres to tell a British ghost story. Players renovate a dilapidated hotel, fight ghosts, and interact with characters speaking authentic British slang, aiming for a diverse portrayal of real Britain.
Caltrans starts a four-year, $36.4 million project on August 3 to repair 31.7 miles of Highway 4, including Ebbetts Pass in Alpine County, California. The work, delayed for a music festival, aims to improve the aging road while maintaining its layout, with completion expected by autumn 2030.
Richard Carapaz (Équateur) a remporté la 18e étape du Tour de France 2026 à Orcières-Merlette, marquant un changement dans le top 10 général. Valentin Paret-Peintre a échoué de peu pour le maillot à pois, et les coureurs français n'ont toujours pas de victoire d'étape.
Orcas have been observed ramming giant sunfish so forcefully that the prey explodes, an act scientists suggest may be a form of play or a method to break fish for juveniles. Documented off Mexico's coast, this behavior highlights orca cognitive sophistication and raises concerns about wildlife tourism.
Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan-born man, died in Bologna after being restrained by Italian police. Video footage shows him screaming before falling silent. The incident sparked protests, a call for justice from his family, and renewed debate over police accountability in Italy, especially concerning a new legal procedure.
Nuovi video acquisiti dalla Procura di Bologna mostrano Abderrahim Fakir in stato confusionale prima e durante l'intervento della polizia, culminato con la sua morte il 19 luglio. L'autopsia chiarirà le cause del decesso e la correttezza delle manovre rianimatorie.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni condemned violent protests in Bologna after Abderrahim Fakir, 42, died in police custody, calling for an investigation into his death while defending law enforcement. Morocco also demanded a full clarification, as protests erupted injuring 64 officers.
L'Agence internationale de contrôle (ITA) a annoncé que tous les coureurs du Tour de France ont subi un contrôle sanguin antidopage lors de la journée de repos, complétant les tests précompétition et ceux déjà effectués pendant la course.
Italian police clashed violently with demonstrators in Bologna after Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan-born man, died Sunday while being restrained by officers. Thousands protested, demanding justice, leading to tear gas deployment and 64 officers injured. Prosecutors opened a probe.
Thousands protested in Bologna, Italy, after Moroccan-born Abderrahim Fakir died while being forcibly restrained by police officers. An investigation into manslaughter has been opened against the officers and medical workers, while Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for truth but condemned violence against law enforcement.
Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey as UK Chancellor, an unexpected choice seen as a safe pair of hands to unite the Labour Party and manage the economy. Healey faces the challenge of funding Burnham's policy promises, including higher defence spending and public control of utilities, without raising key taxes or breaching borrowing rules.
In Abruzzo, il rogo di Capistrello è domato, mentre a Rocca di Mezzo l'incendio, causato da un barbecue, persiste con ampio dispiegamento di forze. Altri due incendi a Guilmi e Lucoli sono in via di spegnimento, in un'estate particolarmente aggressiva per la regione.
A former NSW Police officer, David Robert Blackbourne, is on trial for allegedly raping a 17-year-old in 1998. The court heard the complainant was allegedly locked in a cell and handcuffed by Blackbourne months prior to the alleged assault.
Abderrahim Fakir, 42, died in Bologna, Italy, under police restraint, sparking protests and an investigation. A video shows Fakir calling for help as officers sat on him. Opposition parties and human rights groups demand answers, while government officials defend the police, drawing comparisons to George Floyd's death.
